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We’re determined to create one of the most competitive and attractive tax environments on the planet. That means lowering taxes for everybody -- employees, businesses, investors, consumers, and families.

With the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Vancouver and British Columbia will soon showcase Canada to the world and, like our country's, the province’s economy is booming.

Building Canada is about investing in our country’s future. It’s about a stronger economy, a cleaner environment and more prosperous communities.

The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples, in many ways, represents the future of our country. Your membership constitutes the fastest growing segment of Canadian society. The ‘Forgotten People,’ as you call your members, cannot be forgotten or ignored any longer.

Tonight we gather to mark Diwali, a celebration that embraces the universal themes of human experience: The renewal of life and the triumph of good over evil.

Our government is taking action to preserve and protect Canada’s environment, including Lake Superior’s north shore, for future generations of Canadians to enjoy.

Strong leadership delivers more than it promises, rather than promising more than it can deliver. So we promise Canadians simply this: a better Canada for all of us.

"I am pleased to announce the formation of an independent panel of eminent Canadians who will consider our options and provide expert non-partisan advice that will help parliamentarians make our decision,”

Canada’s New Government has established a new national equalization formula that applies equally to all provinces while also committing to fully honour the Accords with Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador by ensuring that they would not lose benefits already agreed to.

Scientific inquiry and development are absolutely essential to Canada’s defence of its North, as they enhance our knowledge of, and presence in, the region. Like I’ve said so many times before, use it or lose it is the first principle of sovereignty.

It’s time to be straight with Canadians, so Canadians who use drugs can get straight.

Ladies and Gentlemen, here is one of the fundamental truths of Canada’s history: our great country was founded by Francophones.

Under the tax back guarantee our government legislated in budget 2007, every time we reduce the debt, the interest savings will go back where it belongs – in the pockets of hardworking Canadian taxpayers.

Canada is honoured to host the Presidents Cup for the first time ever. And there is no better venue for it than the Royal Montreal Golf Club, the oldest golf club in North America.

PM addresses the Council on Foreign Relations.